Best Spanish Flan Recipe Wars, Episode 7

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk + sugar

Coconut milk offers a dairy-free option while maintaining creaminess.

evaporated milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and suitable for lactose intolerance.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories significantly while brown sugar adds a richer flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: imitation vanilla

Vanilla bean offers a natural flavor, while imitation is more affordable.

Start by making a caramel with 3/4 cup of sugar and water over medium heat.

Stir the sugar and water once, then leave it alone for about 8 minutes until it turns golden brown.

Plunge the caramel into an ice bath to stop the cooking process.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together 4 eggs and add coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, lime zest, and two pinches of salt.

Pour the caramel into the bottom of the ramekins, about 1 tablespoon each, and let it set quickly.

Pour the egg mixture into the ramekins over the caramel.

Place the ramekins in a larger pan and fill it with water to create a water bath for even cooking.

Bake in the oven until set, checking for doneness based on the size of the ramekins.

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